Verhovayak Lapja, 1955 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1955 / Verhovay Journal
December 21, 1955 Verhovay Journal PAGE 11 News From Northwestern Ohio g a I BRANCH 27 TOLEDO, OHIO 1 g i By Stephen J. Ivancso | K a RK»«Mi»iaigMiaiaisiiaiaiäi^ig!!äiiarKi!^!a!aia!aiaigiiaisiisiiaiaiaiaigiigiaai!!)^!HiiaM^»i!»tMM«iigi;KiiKiiasB The holiday month of December is now upon us. The stores are full of enthusiastic Christmas shoppers and television has Santa Claus to keep the interest of the little children. It is noticeable that the children are getting better for they know that “St. Nick” will not have presents for them if they are bad. Here, in Toledo, a sports club is being formed within the branch. A three-man committee, “Rip (the champ) Tinta, Fritz Lesinszki and Al Feudi, will work out the bylaws, and future activities of the new club. A report by the committee will be submitted at the December and January meetings. My thanks to Mr. Horvath, writer of the VERHOVAY WATCHTOWER, Cleveland, for his prospect list. If every member of the William Penn Fraternal Association would have prospects such as you, our goal of one hundred thousand members would be reached by the time we shoot for our yearly steaks at Buffalo. Good work, Mr. Horvath, and keep it up. The annual Feather Party at St. Stephen’s was a great success. Joseph Poes, Jr., Andrew Lesinszki, Elmer Molnár and Mrs. Emery Biro were a few of Branch 27’s members going home with oven-ready turkeys. Note that Mrs. Biro was fortunate — she won three turkeys! Also in attendance and enjoying the food were the following from our Branch: Mr. Joseph Poes, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cothrel, Mr. and Mrs. James Henahan, Mrs. Bart Harms, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kovács, Miss Elizabeth Lees and Miss Mary Weintraub. The November turkey affair sponsored by Branch 27 was a genuine success — to the point that it’s a “must every year” thing! It looked as tho the “bowlers walked home with the bacon,” or, I meant to say, turkey. Some of the winners: Gabriel Gottfried, the Sendi’s won 2, John A. Mokri, Paul Feyes, Richard Nagy, Joseph Hornyak and my brother John Ivancso. It surely was good to see two Branch 27 girls battle down the wire in the Toledo city bowling eliminations. The champion will represent Toledo in the Round Robin Tournament which is to be held in Chicago. Hazel - Vischer and Verdis Stephens were practically 1-2 in the “battle of the maples” — with Verdis coming out on top of the list at the last evening of bowling. Congratulations to the champion, Verdis Stephens, and to the runner-up (who gave her a real battle all of the way) Hazel Vischer. John Rihacek, proprieter of Lido Lanes, announced shortly after the conclusion of the tournament, that a check would be waiting- for each contestant representing Toledo in Chicago. This will defray some of their expenses. Congratulations, Johnny, you’re a true fraternalist with a kind heart. As Christmas approaches, we get many Christmas seal appeals. William Penn mailed out some with the great Hunyadi Janos depiction on them. If you haven’t sent in your contribution as yet, please do so in the return mail envelope —- for this is for a very good cause. Good News Dept: John Simon, ouisecretary of Branch 27, is back on his feet after a long illness. It’s nice to have you back, John, and we’ll give you a little time to catch up with your minutes. Better News Dept: (For Hot-Shot Bowlers) The William Penn voted to have a special prize fund for actual pins. Yes, you’re reading it correctly! Both men and women will be ablé to cash in on actual pins — and handicap, tob, if he’s high enough in pin fall. Here, in Toledo, the most common excuse — after a bad nig-bt of bowling — was, “I’m keeping my average down for the Verhovay Tournament.” This excuse can be thrown out of the window, everybody. Now what will the new excuse be ? ? ? I understand that the handicap prize fund is boosted and that the actual pin prize is very satisfactory. Well, Toledo, you produced a champion each year. My pet ambition this coming year is to bring home the ACTUAL PIN CHAMPION. To Joe Taylor, in Buffalo, this is a friendly bet — we’re going to beat your best team in actual pins. What do you say, Joe? Christmas, with all the beautiful carols, will pass, and New Year, with all the resolutions that w<e make, will come. Let’s make resolutions that we’ll keep. I’ll bring one new member in the William Penn Fraternal Association this coming year. This is easy to keep! Keeping CHRIST in Christmas, in the name of Branch 27, its officers and members, may I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Beautiful Event Marks Branch 34 Jubilee Fifty years ago a new Verhovay branch was founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with 18 charter members forming the core of the new branch. On Saturday evening, November 12, 1955, that same branch properly observed its jubilee, or fiftieth, anniversary with a dinner-dance at the Hazelwood Hungarian Home in that section of Pittsburgh where most of its members reside. Today Branch 34 proudly numbers about 750 members. — from only a nucleus of 18 members! Perhaps three hundred members and guests came to celebrate this grand commemoration — to dine, to hear speeches, to dance, and so forth. National Secretary Colomait Révész was toastmaster. He cheerfully reported that the Verhovay-Rakoczi merger was an accomplished fact, with approval already granted by Connecticut and awaited from Pennsylvania (since received.) The audience applauded this welcome information. This was followed by the stirring words of George Mészáros, president of Branch 34 and old-timer in Verhovay circles, who credited the willing- working unity of the members for the wholesome growth of Branch 34. Coupled with the jubilee celebration was the Illustrious Citation and Gold Emblem award given to veteran-worker members John Demko, George Mészáros and Emery Vezendy of Branch 34. The three were deeply touched by the presentation. Following were speeches by the Rev. Frank Dismachek, Pastor of St. Ann’s Hungarian Roman Catholic Church, the Rev. Paul Markovits Rector of the First Hungarian Lutheran Church, John Bencze, National President, and John Szalanczy, National Treasurer. The toastmaster then called on Mr. Demko. The recording secretary of Branch 34 and Pittsburgh president of the United Hungarian Societies and Churches reviewed the past years of Branch 34. The only attending charter member, Alexander Nemeth, was acclaimed. The other three living charter members could not attend because of age or illness. Introduced to the audience was Traveling District Manager John Fulop who over the years has capably apd loyally managed Branch 34. Bouquets were presented to the wives áf the branch officers by Mrs. Stephen Petfo. Mrs. Vincent Mészáros O’Toole, living with her widower father, was presented a bouquet also. The grand affair continued until the early hours to the dance melodies of the Arpad Nagy and Joe Baldwin orchestra. Congratulations to Branch 34 on its 50th anniversary! Youngstown Verhovay Sports Club Youngstown, Ohio SAVINGS BONDWINNERS ’ §50 Bond$25 Bond Rosalie Di RandoPat Amiccne 611 Mabel St.18 Lewis St. Youngstown, OhioStruthers, Ohio To those who supported our Savings Bond Drive and Youngstown Verhovay Sports Club picnic, which was held on July 17th, we humbly ask pardon for the delay in announcing the winners of the Savings Bonds. Our picnic was successful despite cloudy and rainy weather. There was a plentiful supply of Hungarian food and a fine orchestra played music for listening and dancing. Throughout the evening several door prizes were awarded to lucky ticket holders, and the winners of the Savings Bonds were drawn from a box of tickets. We didn’t have a large crowd but those who were there enjoyed themselves much and had fun galore. Visitors at the picnic included several Verhovay National Officers from Pittsburgh and groups from surrounding cities, including Beaver Falls, Alliance, New Castle and Sharpsville. Our appreciation and thanks are extended to them. Our members have been working hard to make a success of the Sports Club which was organized last March. They are to be honored with a Christmas party, which will include a dinner, gift exchange, refreshments and dancing for the evening. Fraternally, GEORGE SKEBO President REINSTATED FROM EXTENDED — AUGUST, 1955 « / 2 Szőke Stephen; 9 Kish Mrs. Esther, Pamlenyi Joseph; 14 Gáncs Lajos,- Kaczur Betty Ann, Kaczur Michael J., Kish Betty Ann, Kish William L., Ori Julius, Sienicki Beverly A., Sienicki Mrs. Edw., Tomblin Mason, Toth Mrs. John; 26 Nagy Mrs. Alexander, Perhacs Richard, Perhacs Yolanda M., Toth Albert, Toth MVs Joseph; 31 Motil Mrs. George; 45 Nagy Mrs. Alexander, Nagy Sándor Sr.; 48 Divita Carol Jean, Divita John, Divita Mrs. John, Di Vita Rose M., Hoss Mrs. Louis, Molnár Kalman, Molnár Kalman, Molnár Dr. Kalman, Tokár Louis, Tokár A. Priscilla; 50 Arnold Paul, Baumgart Mrs. Eric, Bence Lawrence W., Elekes Mrs. Irene, Elekes John Steven, Kish John, Kish John Robert, Pillér Emery, Pleckham Mrs. Will, Vaskó Andrew, Vaskó Mrs. Stephen, Vaskó Mrs. Stephen, Von Sitany Mrs. E., Von Sitany Marg.; 59 Olah Joseph Jr.; 69 Simko S József Jr.; 88 Colo Virginia G.; 89 Balint Stephen, Hayward Mrs. Wm., Kalo Duane, Kalo Matthew Jr., Nyarati Mrs. Alex,- Nyirati Christina, Ocskay James F., Ocskay Jennie, Pastor Barbara; 91 Tatter John W.; 98 Fodor Louis, Pillar Mrs. William; 101 Kilo John, Kilo Mrs. John: 130 Falusi Ilona Rae; 138 Bodnar William, Bodnar Mrs. William, Lucas Anthony Will., Lucas Carole Lynne, Szalmasagi Andrew; 145 Fodor Ferencz, Gauthier Leon J., Laskovich John; 152 Garber Mrs. John; 172 Kasanicky Robert L.; 209 Hess Mrs. Phillip, Kaba Stephen, Eusznak Louis A., Schafnitz Nicholas; 237 Lackó Julius; 262 Knizek Hans E., Knizek Karl, Knizek Mrs. Karl, Knizek Wilma M., Kutcher George; 272 Derassi John; 348 George Joseph Jr.; 355. Soulsby Mrs. Frank; 364 Dinda Mrs. Andrew; 466 Grach Mrs- Mihály; 511 Grez Madeline, Szekely Roxane; 573 Falk Ildikó, Falk Victor Sr., Falk Victor Jr., Falk Mrs. Victor-, Gyarmathy Elemer, Hanak Mrs. Bertha, Hanak Julius, Szegedy Alexander. Total: 98. REINSTATED FROM LAPSED — AUGUST, 1955 2 Szőke István V., Szőke Thomas; 14 Sourka Cherlyn Ann; 48 Divita Laurie Ann; 50 Kish Fred A., Kish James L.; 101 Bencze Dolores Lee; 132 I.uczkowski Ervin C., Paksi John; 145 Turoczi Lester Jr.; 152 Fenyus Harry Ed.; 172 Kasanicky William; 209 Podoba Steve, Rusznak Louis Jr.; 226 Neh^z Brian Vince; 296 Easley Wilbert C., Oglesby William F.; 417 Hornyak Joseph A.; 433 Lucotch Mrs. Eliz, Secosky John Paul; 482 Lucas Mrs. Bobby E.; 511 Kovach Mrs. John S. Total: 22. LAPSED FROM EXTENDED — AUGUST, 1955 8 Mattis Anna M.; 9 Kosturock Mary; 25 Bort Anthony; 32 Lucas Mrs. Nick; 40 Semelveis Mrs. Will.; 85 Pohovich Janos; 89 Murdzak William; 103 Castle, Clinton; 107 Nagy Charles; 123 Vicáig Mrs. George; 159 Chendorain Tamasne; 174 Lubinski Mrs. Josep; 201 Homer Mrs. Stanley; 226 Matusack Evelyn D.; 236 Bakos John: 292 Bodor Louis; 296 Primich Frank; 511 Sulak Mrs. Bela; 520 Salizoni Valerio. Total: 19.
